USPS New Mail Tricks Get Quick Glance
Published Date: 10/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to make for special mail services. If you use or compete with these services, you can share your thoughts by October 16, 2026. These changes could affect prices or options for competitive mail products soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Opportunity to Comment on Ground Advantage Contract
The Postal Service filed a request to add "USPS Ground Advantage Contract 15" to the Competitive Product List (Docket MC2027-5 and K2027-5), accepted October 7, 2026. If you use or compete with these mail services, you may submit comments through the Postal Regulatory Commission's filing system by October 16, 2026.
Standardized Fulfillment Product Added Without Public Comment
The Postal Service filed a request to add a new fulfillment standardized distinct product, "PM-GA Contract 1108" (Docket MC2027-6 and K2027-6), accepted October 7, 2026. Requests to add standardized distinct products are reviewed in summary proceedings and the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for such filings.
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